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How to care silver dollar fish Silver dollar fish – so named because of their obvious resemblance to this shiny piece – are relatively easy to keep. In nature, these freshwater natives of South America live in dense vegetation, with slow tributaries. They KIN to another inhabitant of the South American River, piranha, but possess peaceful dispositions. Several related species are sold under the name of “silver dollar fish.” Metynnis Hypsauchen is silver with dark…

Aquarium snails are common in your fish tank and used for the balance of the fish tank. However, they breed very quickly and can quickly become invaded! This article presents some effective tips to limit or get rid of snails in the aquarium. Snails contribute to the ecological balance of the aquarium by eliminating extra food and algae and stirring the gravel from the bottom which aerates and promote the growth of aquarium live plants.…